Monday, April 16, 2012

Masako's Woolsmithing Workshop at Tap

Last Saturday we hosted Masako Onodera and her Woolsmithing Workshop at the studio.

We had a wonderful day learning the different methods of needle felting. It's a fiber based technique that is appealing to jewelers because of the variety of different shapes and forms possible to create.

The small 3 dimensional shapes of felt can easily be incorporated onto metal structures such as earring or pin backs. Introducing us to a more organic way of combining materials without typical metalsmithing techniques such as solder or rivets.

Classes

TAP Studios is an active jewelry workshop where beginning students can learn the fundamentals of jewelry fabrication and advanced students can improve technical skills.

Catered group classes or bridal parties also available!

Workshops

Whether it's your anniversary, wedding or you need commitment rings - you can enjoy the experience of creating your own bands together under our instruction during a 2 day workshop called "Forge Your Own Rings".

Commissions

Contact us to learn how we can work together to design the perfect commissioned piece! We can also work with existing family heirloom pieces to create something new!